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Managed Security Services Our right-sized cybersecurity solutions keep your organization protected.
Data Backup + Disaster Recovery Minimize operational disruption and mitigate risk with on site + offsite data backup solutions.
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Municipal Disaster Recovery Checklist
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Compliance2024 Managed IT Services Cost & Pricing Guide
You’ve probably heard about how managed IT services saves businesses money and are wondering if that’s possible for your organization too. This guide will help walk you through different pricing strategies and costs you can expect.
VC3 Managed IT Services for Hickory, North Carolina
Customized managed IT services from VC3 allow municipalities and local governments to focus on what matters most.
Ready for Better IT Results?
Residents in Hickory, North Carolina, experience a vibrant blend of urban amenities and a strong sense of community. The city offers a high quality of life with a growing economy. Hickory is a major furniture manufacturing center, and its rich history is evident in its well-preserved architecture and annual events like the Hickory Chair Furniture Fest. Local initiatives likely focus on preserving the town's historic character and cultural heritage, while promoting sustainability through responsible land development practices. Hickory's cultural identity is shaped by its Southern roots and its role as a center for industry and craftsmanship. The economy thrives on a mix of manufacturing, particularly furniture, healthcare, retail, and education (due to Lenoir-Rhyne University), providing residents with diverse job opportunities. That's where managed IT services from VC3 come in, offering municipal-focused IT maintenance, 24/7 support, and strategic planning that’s affordable for your budget, from the smallest town to the largest city.
At VC3, we understand the unique IT challenges in municipalities like Hickory, North Carolina. Cities like Hickory, with 100 - 1,000 residents and a dedicated municipal staff of 100-249 Employees full-time employees, require a robust and reliable IT infrastructure. Our mission is to ensure seamless information technology integration and support for efficient community service.
Our Services for Municipalities Like Hickory
For 30 years, VC3 has been the trusted IT partner for over 1,100 municipalities, focusing on making IT personal, easy, and reliable. We understand your budgeting cycles and critical concerns while ensuring predictable and speedy support.
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Enjoy peace of mind with 24/7 support and maintenance, keeping IT hassle-free and letting you focus on what matters most.
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VC3 ensures fast recovery from disasters and ransomware with real-time monitoring, secure backups, and proactive maintenance.
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Technology Enablement
Our seamless tech solutions simplify your work processes – from archiving body camera footage to website overhauls and more!
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Fast onsite response and 24/7 unlimited remote support
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Enabling new technologies quickly and within budget
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Integrating departmental systems to increase operational efficiencies
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Implementing comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery procedures
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High-level IT presentations to councils and boards
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Enabling cybersecurity best practices that prevent ransomware and other cyberattacks
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Maintaining eligibility and meeting requirements for cyber insurance
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Leveraging cloud applications for cost savings and security
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Planning and budgeting for future IT initiatives
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Assisting with records management and meeting records retention requirements
Explore Educational Resources For Municipalities Like Hickory
As a Capstone Partner with NLC, VC3 is committed to serving those who serve, and offering support to municipalities like Hickory, North Carolina. Each educational resource reflects our dedication to understanding and addressing the specific IT challenges faced by municipalities like Hickory.
Municipal IT Budgeting in Three Parts: From Broken to Visionary
Information technology is a critical part of a municipality’s annual spending. Learn how to use your IT budgeting process to help fix what’s broken, find ways to save money in the long-term, and execute your municipality’s strategic vision.
Read More >>3 Tips for Combating IT Vendor Frustration for Towns and Cities
Vendor management can eat up a lot of time and overwhelm municipal staff. Your vendor’s engineers should be experienced with municipalities and able to handle vendor management for you.
Read More >>5 Basic Data Backup Best Practices Your Municipality Should Follow
Backing up your municipality’s data is important. Ransomware attacks, natural disasters, and hardware failures can easily lead to permanent data loss. It is crucial to have a plan in place if your city or town experiences an incident that leads to data loss.
Read More >>What Our Clients Are Saying
Our Staff Is More Productive
They’ve not only helped me, but have made our staff more productive. Our turn-around time to have issues resolved has greatly improved.
I didn’t realize how much was needed to get us up to standard.
They were there working nights and weekends getting us set up. They wanted to get the conversion set up as soon and as seamlessly as possible. They did a fantastic job!
We no longer experience outages.
If we do have any questions or concerns, they are always open, and our staff can reach out to one of their dedicated technicians. They work with our folks until the issue is resolved.
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VC3’s Managed IT Services extend to Ukiah and beyond through our office in Raleigh, North Carolina and IT professionals throughout the state, ensuring that you have access to top-tier technology solutions right at your doorstep
Ready to Transform Your IT
Contact us to discuss how we can tailor our Managed IT Services to meet the specific needs of Hickory. Let's work together to create an efficient, secure, and innovative IT environment for your community.